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My Take
Gregg Bissonette is a drummer's drummer, the guy other players study and idolize. His work on David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile is a masterclass, all that flash and groove holding down a wildly talented band. What sets him apart is his versatility, sliding from hard rock to big-band jazz to pop sessions without missing a beat. Being a longtime member of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band is the ultimate seal of approval, since who better to judge drumming than a Beatle? His educational videos shaped a generation of players. An unsung hero of the kit.
Overview
Gregg Bissonette (born June 9, 1959) is an American drummer and session musician from Detroit, Michigan. A highly versatile player, he has recorded and toured with a wide range of artists, including David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band. He is widely respected in the studio and educational drumming community for his technical command across rock, jazz, and pop styles.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gregg Bissonette
- Name (Japanese)
- グレッグ・ビソネット
- Reading
- ぐれっぐ・びそねっと
- Born
- June 9, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Pig
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- Drummer / Jazz musician / Studio musician / Musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.